Event Checklist
Things to Consider Before You Start
The Details
According to Oprah Winfrey, "The love is in the detail". And whether you love them or not hate them, sometimes it's the little things that get in the way of planning an exceptional event. Before you request a proposal, consider the following:
Determine your budget.
Make the guest list - this will help to estimate numbers.
Pick a location - visit our event sites list for suggestions.
Set the date and time of the event.
Buffet or Seated
Seated Meal
Works well at formal events such as weddings, galas, or where a presentation takes place.
Standed Reception
Works well for events with limited space, a short event time or where you want to encourage mingling and networking-consider havening your guest stand and place some cabaret tables around the room as places to rest drinks.
Partial Seating
Works well when your guest list includes a mixed age group or may extend for a length of time.
Bar Features
Dry Bar
If you have a budget-conscious event, eliminating a alcohol completely will help with the expenses. To add options, consider a specialty non-alcoholic drink, such as spiced tea or punch.
Beer and Wine
Variety is the spice of life......except when your waiting in line at the bar. Offering beer and wine as the only alcoholic option is cost-effective and keeps the bar line moving so that the guest have more time to enjoy your event.
Full Bar
A special day deserves the best. Events with large crowds or gatherings for an exceptional occasion may call for a bar with full options for mixed drinks. Please let us know if you would like to serve specialty drinks such as appleetinis or mojitos as they require additional mixers.
FOOD PRESENTATION METHODS
*Please discuss food allergies or dietary restrictions*
Passed Hors d'oeuvres
This options works for any event. Either as a pre-dinner appetizer or as the sole service of the party, they are easy to hold in your hands, offer variety to the menu and are easy to serve. However, keep in mind that it takes wait staff to pass the
hors d'oeuvres, which may increase your personnel estimate.
Stationary Hors d'oeuvres
Work well for open houses, auctions, or receptions where guest arrive intermittently or move around within the event area.
Buffet
A popular service choice and familiar to everyone. This option helps keep personnel cost in line and is a good venue for offering a variety of menu choices.
Seated Meals
At a plated meal, our waiters serve plated courses to individual diners.
